18 Nov In 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion, recognizing the rapid growth of online video consumption. At the time, YouTube was the dominant video-s
In 2006, Google acquired YouTube for $1.65 billion, recognizing the rapid growth of online video consumption. At the time, YouTube was the dominant video-sharing platform, with a large and engaged user base, far surpassing Google’s own service, Google Video. The acquisition decision was driven by...